Form 8-K Midcoast Energy Partners For: Oct 31

October 31, 2016 6:13 AM EDT

 

 
 

 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 

 

 

 

FORM 8-K

 

 

 

CURRENT REPORT

PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)

OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

 

 

Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): October 31, 2016

 

 

 

MIDCOAST ENERGY PARTNERS, L.P.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

 

 

DELAWARE 1-36175 61-1714064

(State or Other Jurisdiction

of Incorporation)

(Commission

File Number)

(IRS Employer

Identification No.)

 

1100 LOUISIANA, SUITE 3300, HOUSTON, TEXAS 77002

(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)

 

(713) 821-2000

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

Not Applicable

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

 

 

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

 

¨Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

 

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¨Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

 

 
 

 

 

 

 

Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

 

We issued a press release on October 31, 2016 announcing our financial results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1. As noted in the press release, a copy of our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 is available on our website at www.midcoastpartners.com and is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2. This information is not deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and is not incorporated by reference into any registration statements filed under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

 

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

(d) Exhibits

 

Reference is made to the “Index of Exhibits” following the signature page, which is hereby incorporated into this Item.

 

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SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned there unto duly authorized.

 

 

MIDCOAST ENERGY PARTNERS, L.P.

(Registrant)

     
  By: Midcoast Holdings, L.L.C.
    its General Partner
     
Date: October 31, 2016 By:

/s/ Noor Kaissi

   

Noor Kaissi

Controller

(Duly Authorized Officer)

 

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Index of Exhibits

 

Exhibit
Number

 

Description

     
     
99.1   Press release of Midcoast Energy Partners, L.P., dated October 31, 2016 reporting financial results for the three and nine  months ended September 30, 2016
     
99.2   Unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of Midcoast Energy Partners, L.P. for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016

 

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Exhibit 99.1

 

 

NEWS RELEASE

 

Midcoast Energy Partners, L.P. Reports Earnings for Third Quarter 2016

 

HOUSTON — (October 31, 2016) -

 

Midcoast Energy Partners, L.P. (NYSE: MEP) ("Midcoast Partners" or "the Partnership") reports net loss and cash provided by operating activities for the three months ended September 30, 2016 of $20.7 million and $37.1 million, respectively.

 

Midcoast Partners reports adjusted EBITDA and distributable cash flow for the three months ended September 30, 2016 of $17.6 million and $16.5 million, respectively. See Non-GAAP reconciliations section below for additional information about these measures.

 

As previously announced, the board of directors of our general partner declared a quarterly cash distribution of $0.3575 per unit, or $1.43 per unit on an annualized basis, on all of its outstanding common and subordinated units, for the quarter ended September 30, 2016. The approved distribution remains unchanged from the previous quarter. The distribution is payable on November 14, 2016, to unitholders of record at the close of business on November 7, 2016.

  

THIRD QUARTER HIGHLIGHTS

 

·Raising full-year 2016 financial guidance ranges:

 

oAdjusted EBITDA $75 - $85 million

 

oDistributable cash flow $48 - $55 million

 

·Closed divestiture of non-core trucking assets.

 

"Our third quarter results reflect in-line operational performance, bolstered by our cost management actions and hedges in place above current market prices," said C. Gregory Harper, president for the Partnership. "As a result of our solid financial performance year-to-date, we are raising the Partnership’s full-year 2016 financial guidance for adjusted EBITDA and distributable cash flow."

 

"We remain focused on executing on our strategic priorities related to our core gathering and processing business, and in this regard we closed on the sale of non-core trucking assets in our Logistics and Marketing segment during the quarter," Harper noted.

 

Enbridge Inc. (“Enbridge”), our ultimate sponsor, recently announced a merger with Spectra Energy Corp. Enbridge has indicated that as part of the planned integration of the two companies under the proposed merger transaction, Enbridge’s existing U.S. sponsored vehicle strategy, which includes us, will be reviewed in context of the combined enterprise. Thus, while we continue to progress our strategic evaluation to address the challenges in our natural gas business Midcoast Operating L.P. (“Midcoast Operating” or “MOLP”) in light of the low commodity price environment, it is possible that the evaluation and potential execution of any such strategies could be affected by the merger and extend into 2017.

 

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COMPARATIVE EARNINGS STATEMENT

 

The financial results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 for Midcoast Partners are presented on a consolidated basis. We own a 51.6 percent controlling interest in Midcoast Operating, and for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, we consolidated the results of operations of Midcoast Operating and recorded a 48.4 percent non-controlling interest deduction for Enbridge Energy Partners, L.P.’s (“EEP’s”) interest in Midcoast Operating.

 

COMPARATIVE EARNINGS STATEMENT                        

 

   Three months ended   Nine months ended 
   September 30,   September 30, 
(unaudited; in millions, except per unit amounts)  2016   2015   2016   2015 
Operating revenue  $486.0   $661.0   $1,345.5   $2,314.6 
Operating expenses:                    
Cost of natural gas and natural gas liquids   404.0    522.7    1,111.1    1,972.4 
Operating and maintenance   54.9    74.0    174.0    206.9 
General and administrative   18.2    21.2    50.7    61.1 
Goodwill impairment   -    -    -    226.5 
Asset impairment   -    -    10.6    12.3 
Depreciation and amortization   39.2    39.2    118.7    118.3 
Operating income (loss)   (30.3)   3.9    (119.6)   (282.9)
Interest expense, net   (8.5)   (7.6)   (25.0)   (21.5)
Other income   8.4    8.5    22.3    20.3 
Income (loss) before income tax expense   (30.4)   4.8    (122.3)   (284.1)
Income tax expense   (0.7)   (3.7)   (2.1)   (1.4)
Net income (loss)   (31.1)   1.1    (124.4)   (285.5)
                     
Less: Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest   (10.4)   4.7    (46.7)   (125.4)
Net loss attributable to general and limited partner                    
ownership interest in Midcoast Energy Partners, L.P.  $(20.7)  $(3.6)  $(77.7)  $(160.1)
                     
Net loss attributable to limited partners  $(20.3)  $(3.5)  $(76.1)  $(156.8)
Weighted average limited partner units   45.2    45.2    45.2    45.2 
Net loss per limited partner unit (dollars per unit)  $(0.45)  $(0.08)  $(1.68)  $(3.47)

 

COMPARISON OF QUARTERLY RESULTS

 

Following are explanations for significant changes in Midcoast Operating’s financial results, comparing the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 with the same period of 2015. The comparison refers to operating income and adjusted operating income. Adjusted operating income excludes the effect of certain non-cash and other items that we believe are not indicative of our core operating results (see Non-GAAP Reconciliations section below).


Midcoast Operating  Three months ended   Nine months ended 
Operating Income (Loss)  September 30,   September 30, 
(unaudited; in millions)  2016   2015   2016   2015 
Gathering, Processing and Transportation  $(26.0)  $16.7   $(95.9)  $(219.0)
Logistics and Marketing   (2.9)   (11.7)   (20.3)   (60.0)
Operating income (loss)  $(28.9)  $5.0   $(116.2)  $(279.0)

  

Midcoast Operating  Three months ended   Nine months ended 
Adjusted Operating Income (Loss)  September 30,   September 30, 
(unaudited; in millions)  2016   2015   2016   2015 
Gathering, Processing and Transportation  $(9.2)  $5.5   $(12.1)  $16.7 
Logistics and Marketing   (2.2)   4.4    (1.9)   2.9 
Adjusted operating income (loss)  $(11.4)  $9.9   $(14.0)  $19.6 

 

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Gathering, Processing and Transportation – Third quarter operating results for the Gathering, Processing and Transportation segment were $42.7 million lower than the same period of 2015. The decrease in segment operating results was due in part to a net decrease of $26.8 million in segment gross margin attributable to non-cash unrealized mark-to-market losses during the third quarter of 2016 compared to similar unrealized market-to-market gains during the same period of 2015. The decrease in segment operating results was also related to lower natural gas and NGL system volumes, in addition to lower commodity prices, net of hedges. The decrease in operating results was partially offset by reductions in operating and administrative expenses from enacted cost reduction measures.

 

Third quarter adjusted operating results for the Gathering, Processing and Transportation segment decreased $14.7 million when compared to the same period of 2015. The decrease in segment adjusted operating results was predominantly attributable to lower natural gas and NGL system production volumes, in addition to lower commodity prices, net of hedges. Lower system volumes were primarily attributable to the continued low commodity price environment for hydrocarbons, which has resulted in reductions in drilling activity from producers in the areas in which we operate. The decreases in reported and adjusted operating results were partially offset by reductions in operating and administrative expenses from enacted cost reduction measures.

 

Midcoast Operating  Three months ended   Nine months ended 
Gathering, Processing and Transportation Throughput  September 30,   September 30, 
(MMBtu per day)  2016   2015   2016   2015 
East Texas   894,000    966,000    924,000    981,000 
Anadarko   606,000    760,000    632,000    794,000 
North Texas   192,000    262,000    202,000    274,000 
Total   1,692,000    1,988,000    1,758,000    2,049,000 
                     

 

NGL Production                
(Barrels per day)  2016   2015   2016   2015 
Total System Production   67,588    85,343    70,932    82,498 

  

Logistics and Marketing –Third quarter operating loss for the Logistics and Marketing segment decreased $8.8 million compared to the same period of 2015. The decrease in segment operating loss was primarily attributable to the loss on natural gas contracts assignment of $10.6 million recorded during the comparable period from 2015. No similar charge was recorded in the current quarter. Operating results were also benefited from lower operating and administrative expenses from enacted cost reduction measures.

 

Third quarter adjusted operating results for the Logistics and Marketing segment were $6.6 million lower than the same period of 2015. The decrease in segment adjusted operating results was predominantly attributable to lower natural gas and NGL system volumes, in addition to lower storage margins. The decrease in adjusted operating results was partially offset by reductions in operating and administrative expenses from enacted cost reduction measures.

 

MANAGEMENT REVIEW OF QUARTERLY RESULTS

 

Midcoast Partners will host a conference call at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time on Monday, October 31, 2016 to review its third quarter 2016 financial results. The call will be webcast live over the internet and may be accessed on the Midcoast Partners website under “Events and Presentations” or directly at http://edge.media-server.com/m/p/rb46g8ww

 

Presentation slides and condensed financial statements will also be available on the Partnership’s website at the link below.

 

http://www.midcoastpartners.com under “Events and Presentations”

 

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Replay Information

 

A webcast replay will be available at the link above approximately two hours after the conclusion of the event. A transcript will be posted to the website within approximately 24 hours. 

 

NON-GAAP RECONCILIATIONS

 

Adjusted net loss for the Partnership and adjusted operating income (loss) for the principal business segments are provided to illustrate trends in income excluding non-cash unrealized derivative fair value losses and gains and other items that we believe are not indicative of our core operating results. The derivative non-cash losses and gains result from marking to market certain financial derivatives used by the Partnership for hedging purposes that do not qualify for hedge accounting treatment in accordance with the authoritative accounting guidance as prescribed under generally accepted accounting principles in the United States. Reconciliations of forward-looking non-GAAP financial measures to comparable GAAP measures are not available due to the challenges with estimating some of the items, particularly with estimating non-cash unrealized derivative fair value losses and gains, which are subject to market variability, and therefore a reconciliation is not available without unreasonable effort. Non-GAAP measures no longer include make-up rights and option premium amortization adjustments. These changes were made on a prospective basis beginning with the second quarter of 2016 and are not material for historical periods presented.

 

Midcoast Energy Partners  Three months ended   Nine months ended 
Adjusted Net Income (Loss)  September 30,   September 30, 
(unaudited; in millions, except per unit amounts)  2016   2015   2016   2015 
Net loss attributable to general and limited partner                    
ownership interests in Midcoast Energy Partners, L.P.  $(20.7)  $(3.6)  $(77.7)  $(160.1)
Noncash derivative fair value losses (gains)                    
-Gathering, Processing and Transportation   8.6    (5.2)   42.6    18.3 
-Logistics and Marketing   (1.0)   1.2    2.6    8.5 
Make-up rights adjustment   -    (0.2)   -    (0.5)
Option premium amortization   -    (0.3)   0.6    (2.8)
Loss on sale of non-core assets and severance   1.5    1.6    1.5    1.6 
Loss on natural gas contracts assignment   -    5.3    -    5.3 
Goodwill impairment   -    -    -    116.9 
Asset impairment   -    -    5.5    6.3 
Adjusted net loss  $(11.6)  $(1.2)  $(24.9)  $(6.5)
                     
Adjusted net loss attributable to limited partners  $(11.3)  $(1.1)  $(24.3)  $(6.3)
Weighted average units   45.2    45.2    45.2    45.2 
Adjusted net loss per limited partner unit (dollars per unit)  $(0.25)  $(0.02)  $(0.53)  $(0.14)

 

Midcoast Operating  Three months ended   Nine months ended 
Gathering, Processing and Transportation  September 30,   September 30, 
(unaudited; in millions)  2016   2015   2016   2015 
Operating income (loss)  $(26.0)  $16.7   $(95.9)  $(219.0)
Noncash derivative fair value losses (gains)   16.8    (10.0)   82.6    35.5 
Option premium amortization   -    (0.9)   1.2    (5.6)
Gain on natural gas contracts assignment   -    (0.3)   -    (0.3)
Goodwill impairment   -    -    -    206.1 
Adjusted operating income (loss)  $(9.2)  $5.5   $(12.1)  $16.7 

  

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Midcoast Operating  Three months ended   Nine months ended 
Logistics and Marketing  September 30,   September 30, 
(unaudited; in millions)  2016   2015   2016   2015 
Operating loss  $(2.9)  $(11.7)  $(20.3)  $(60.0)
Noncash derivative fair value losses (gains)   (2.2)   2.3    4.9    16.4 
Loss on sale of non-core assets and severance   2.9    3.2    2.9    3.2 
Loss on natural gas contracts assignment   -    10.6    -    10.6 
Goodwill impairment   -    -    -    20.4 
Asset impairment   -    -    10.6    12.3 
Adjusted operating income (loss)  $(2.2)  $4.4   $(1.9)  $2.9 

 

Adjusted EBITDA and Distributable Cash Flow

 

Adjusted EBITDA (adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization) is used as a supplemental financial measurement to manage the performance of the entity. Distributable cash flow is used as a supplemental financial measurement to assess liquidity and the ability to generate cash sufficient to pay interest costs and make cash distributions to unitholders of the Partnership. MOLP adjusted EBITDA, inclusive of other cash items is used as a supplemental financial measurement to assess liquidity and the ability to generate cash sufficient to make cash distributions to the partners of Midcoast Operating. The following reconciliations of net loss to adjusted EBITDA, net cash provided by operating activities to MOLP adjusted EBITDA, and net cash provided by operating activities to distributable cash flow are provided because adjusted EBITDA and distributable cash flow are not financial measures recognized under generally accepted accounting principles.

 

Midcoast Partners  Three months ended   Nine months ended 
Adjusted EBITDA  September 30,   September 30, 
(unaudited; in millions)  2016   2015   2016   2015 
Net loss attributable to general and limited partner
    ownership interest in Midcoast Energy Partners, L.P.
  $(20.7)  $(3.6)  $(77.7)  $(160.1)
Depreciation and amortization   39.2    39.2    118.7    118.3 
Income tax expense   0.7    3.7    2.1    1.4 
Interest expense, net   8.5    7.6    25.0    21.5 
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest   (10.4)   4.7    (46.7)   (125.4)
Noncash derivative fair value losses (gains)   14.6    (7.7)   87.5    51.9 
Option premium amortization   -    (0.9)   1.2    (5.6)
Make-up rights adjustment   -    (0.4)   0.1    (0.9)
Goodwill impairment   -    -    -    226.5 
Asset impairment   -    -    10.6    12.3 
Loss on sale of non-core assets and severance   2.9    3.2    2.9    3.2 
Loss on natural gas contracts assignment   -    10.3    -    10.3 
Adjusted EBITDA   34.8    56.1    123.7    153.4 
Less: Adjusted EBITDA attributable to EEP retained interest   (17.2)   (27.5)   (61.2)   (75.9)
Adjusted EBITDA attributable to MEP  $17.6   $28.6   $62.5   $77.5 
                     
Adjusted EBITDA attributable to EEP retained interest   17.2    27.5    61.2    75.9 
Other   1.0    0.9    2.8    3.5 
Adjusted EBITDA attributable to MOLP(1)  $35.8   $57.0   $126.5   $156.9 

 

(1)Adjusted EBITDA attributable to MEP is inclusive of public partnership expenses. However, Adjusted EBITDA attributable to MOLP is not inclusive of public partnership expenses attributable to MEP.

  

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Midcoast Operating  Three months ended   Nine months ended 
Adjusted EBITDA  September 30,   September 30, 
(unaudited; in millions)  2016   2015   2016   2015 
Net cash provided by operating activities  $37.1   $59.4   $139.9   $198.6 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities,                    
net of cash acquired   (10.8)   (14.4)   (46.6)   (67.5)
Income tax expense   0.7    3.7    2.1    1.4 
Interest expense, net   8.5    7.6    25.0    21.5 
Option premium amortization   -    (0.9)   1.2    (5.6)
Other   0.3    1.6    4.9    8.5 
Adjusted EBITDA attributable to MOLP (1)  $35.8   $57.0   $126.5   $156.9 
                     
G&A abatement   6.3    6.3    18.8    18.8 
Texas Express distributions in excess of equity earnings   6.2    3.2    11.7    10.2 
MOLP adjusted EBITDA, inclusive of other cash items (1)  $48.3   $66.5   $157.0   $185.9 

 

(1)Adjusted EBITDA attributable to MEP is inclusive of public partnership expenses. However, Adjusted EBITDA attributable to MOLP is not inclusive of public partnership expenses attributable to MEP.

 

Midcoast Partners

 

  Three months ended   Nine months ended 
Distributable Cash Flow  September 30,   September 30, 
(unaudited; in millions)  2016   2015   2016   2015 
Net cash provided by operating activities  $37.1   $59.4   $139.9   $198.6 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities,                    
net of cash acquired   (10.8)   (14.4)   (46.6)   (67.5)
Option premium amortization   -    (0.9)   1.2    (5.6)
Amounts attributable to EEP retained interest   (17.0)   (25.8)   (60.3)   (75.9)
Maintenance capital expenditures   (3.1)   (5.1)   (10.6)   (12.8)
G&A abatement   3.3    3.3    9.8    9.8 
Texas Express distribution in excess of equity earnings   3.2    1.7    6.0    5.3 
Distribution support agreement(1)   5.1    -    8.2    - 
Other   (1.3)   0.7    1.9    5.0 
Distributable cash flow  $16.5   $18.9   $49.5   $56.9 

 

(1)Distribution agreement in place with sponsor to support 1.0x coverage of the then declared distribution with a term through 2017, and no requirement for MEP to reimburse EEP for adjusted distributions.

 

About Midcoast Energy Partners, L.P.

 

Midcoast Energy Partners, L.P. (NYSE: MEP), is a limited partnership formed by EEP to serve as EEP's primary vehicle for owning and growing its natural gas and natural gas liquids (NGLs) midstream business in the United States. Our assets consist of a 51.6 percent controlling interest in Midcoast Operating, L.P., a Texas limited partnership that owns a network of natural gas and NGL gathering and transportation systems, natural gas processing and treating facilities and NGL fractionation facilities primarily located in Texas and Oklahoma. Midcoast Operating also owns and operates natural gas, condensate and NGL logistics and marketing assets that primarily support its gathering, processing and transportation business. Through our ownership of Midcoast Operating's general partner, we control, manage and operate these systems.

 

EEP owns 100 percent of Midcoast Holdings, L.L.C., the general partner of Midcoast Partners and holds an approximate 54 percent interest in Midcoast Partners. EEP owns and operates a diversified portfolio of crude oil and, through Midcoast Partners, natural gas transportation systems in the United States. Its principal crude oil system is the largest pipeline transporter of growing oil production from western Canada and the North Dakota Bakken formation.

 

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Forward-Looking Statements

 

This news release includes forward-looking statements, which are statements that frequently use words such as "anticipate," "believe," “consider,” "continue," "could," "estimate," "expect," “explore,” “evaluate,” "forecast," "intend," "may," "plan," "position," "projection," "should," "strategy," “opportunity,” "target," "will" and similar words. Although we believe that such forward-looking statements are reasonable based on currently available information, such statements involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions and are not guarantees of performance. Future actions, conditions or events and future results of operations may differ materially from those expressed in these forward-looking statements. Many of the factors that will determine these results are beyond the ability of Midcoast Energy Partners, L.P. (the “Partnership”) to control or predict. The Partnership’s forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties pertaining to operating performance, regulatory parameters, project approval and support, weather, economic conditions, interest rates and commodity prices, including but not limited to the following specific factors that could cause actual results to differ from those in the forward-looking statements: (1) changes in the demand for or the supply of, forecast data for, and price trends related to natural gas, natural gas liquids and crude oil and the response by natural gas and crude oil producers to changes in any of these factors; (2) the Partnership’s ability to successfully complete and finance expansion projects; (3) the effects of competition, in particular, by other pipeline and gathering systems, as well as other processing and treating plants; (4) shut-downs or cutbacks at the Partnership’s facilities or refineries, petrochemical plants, utilities or other businesses for which the Partnership transports products or to whom the Partnership sells products; (5) hazards and operating risks that may not be covered fully by insurance; (6) changes in or challenges to the Partnership’s rates; (7) changes in laws or regulations to which the Partnership is subject, including compliance with environmental and operational safety regulations that may increase costs of system integrity testing and maintenance; (8) cost overruns and delays on construction projects resulting from numerous factors; (9) our ability to comply with covenants in our debt agreements; and (10) the results of the Partnership’s and EEP’s reviews of strategic alternatives as discussed above.

 

Forward-looking statements regarding “drop-down” opportunities are further qualified by the fact that Enbridge Energy Partners, L.P. is under no obligation to offer to sell us additional interests in Midcoast Operating, L.P., and we are under no obligation to buy any such additional interests. As a result, we do not know when or if any such additional interests will be purchased.

 

Except to the extent required by law, we assume no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Reference should also be made to the Partnership’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015 and any subsequently filed Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and current Reports on Form 8-K for additional factors that may affect results. These filings are available to the public over the Internet at the SEC’s web site (www.sec.gov) and at the Partnership’s web site.

 

Tax Notification

 

This release serves as qualified notice to nominees as provided for under Treasury Regulation Section 1.1446-4(b)(4) and (d). Please note that 100 percent of Midcoast Energy Partners, L.P.’s distributions to foreign investors are attributable to income that is effectively connected with a United States trade or business. Accordingly, all of Midcoast Energy Partners, L.P.’s distributions to foreign investors are subject to federal income tax withholding at the highest effective tax rate for individuals or corporations, as applicable. Nominees, and not Midcoast Energy Partners, L.P., are treated as withholding agents responsible for withholding distributions received by them on behalf of foreign investors.

 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:

 

Sanjay Lad, CFA Michael Barnes
   
Investment Community Media
   
Toll-free: (855) MEP-7222 or (855) 637-7222 Toll-free: (877) 496-8142
   
E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]

  

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Exhibit 99.2

 

MIDCOAST ENERGY PARTNERS, L.P.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME    

                           

   For the three months   For the nine months 
   ended September 30,   ended September 30, 
   2016   2015   2016   2015 
   (unaudited; in millions, except per unit amounts) 
Operating revenues:                    
Commodity sales  $440.7   $597.8   $1,197.9   $2,101.3 
Commodity sales - affiliate   1.3    12.0    7.9    62.3 
Transportation and other services   44.0    51.2    139.7    151.0 
    486.0    661.0    1,345.5    2,314.6 
Operating expenses:                    
Cost of natural gas and natural gas liquids   396.1    503.3    1,082.0    1,912.0 
Cost of natural gas and natural gas liquids - affiliate   7.9    19.4    29.1    60.4 
Operating and maintenance   34.8    48.8    105.7    131.7 
Operating and maintenance -affiliate   20.1    25.2    68.3    75.2 
General and administrative   1.8    1.6    5.7    4.6 
General and administrative - affiliate   16.4    19.6    45.0    56.5 
Goodwill impairment   -    -    -    226.5 
Asset impairment   -    -    10.6    12.3 
Depreciation and amortization   39.2    39.2    118.7    118.3 
    516.3    657.1    1,465.1    2,597.5 
Operating income (loss)   (30.3)   3.9    (119.6)   (282.9)
                     
Interest expense, net   (8.5)   (7.6)   (25.0)   (21.5)
Equity in earnings of joint ventures   8.3    8.9    22.0    20.5 
Other income (loss)   0.1    (0.4)   0.3    (0.2)
Income (loss) before income tax expense   (30.4)   4.8    (122.3)   (284.1)
Income tax expense   (0.7)   (3.7)   (2.1)   (1.4)
Net income (loss)   (31.1)   1.1    (124.4)   (285.5)
Less: Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest   (10.4)   4.7    (46.7)   (125.4)
Net loss attributable to general and limited partner ownership                    
interest in Midcoast Energy Partners, L.P.  $(20.7)  $(3.6)  $(77.7)  $(160.1)
Net loss attributable to limited partner ownership interest  $(20.3)  $(3.5)  $(76.1)  $(156.8)
Net loss per limited partner unit (basic and diluted)  $(0.45)  $(0.08)  $(1.68)  $(3.47)
Weighted-average limited partner units outstanding   45.2    45.2    45.2    45.2 

 

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MIDCOAST ENERGY PARTNERS, L.P.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

 

   For the nine months 
   ended September 30, 
   2016   2015 
   (unaudited; in millions) 
Cash provided by operating activities:          
Net loss  $(124.4)  $(285.5)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities:          
Depreciation and amortization   118.7    118.3 
Goodwill impairment   -    226.5 
Derivative fair value net losses   87.5    53.5 
Inventory market price adjustments   -    5.4 
Asset impairment   10.6    12.3 
Distributions from investment in joint ventures   22.0    20.5 
Equity earnings from investment in joint ventures   (22.0)   (20.5)
Loss on sales of assets   1.6    3.2 
Other   (1.4)   2.6 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions:          
Receivables, trade and other   8.4    13.9 
Due from General Partner and affiliates   51.5    38.7 
Accrued receivables   25.1    200.6 
Inventory   (31.5)   (9.8)
Current and long-term other assets   (10.8)   1.8 
Due to General Partner and affiliates   33.8    13.3 
Accounts payable and other   (25.0)   (20.6)
Accrued purchases   (7.5)   (177.2)
Interest payable   (3.7)   (3.8)
Property and other taxes payable   7.0    5.4 
Net cash provided by operating activities   139.9    198.6 
           
Cash used in investing activities:          
Additions to property, plant and equipment   (52.8)   (155.4)
Changes in restricted cash   10.9    32.1 
Acquisitions   -    (43.9)
Proceeds from sales of assets   13.6    2.1 
Investment in joint ventures   -    (3.0)
Distributions from investment in joint ventures in excess of cumulative earnings   12.3    9.5 
Other   (1.2)   (1.6)
Net cash used in investing activities   (17.2)   (160.2)
           
Cash used in financing activities:          
Net borrowings (repayments) under credit facility   (40.0)   60.0 
Distributions to partners   (49.5)   (48.1)
Contributions from General Partner   9.5    - 
Contributions from noncontrolling interest   7.3    37.3 
Distributions to noncontrolling interest   (68.0)   (72.0)
Net cash used in financing activities   (140.7)   (22.8)
           
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents   (18.0)   15.6 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year   18.0    - 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period  $-   $15.6 

  

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MIDCOAST ENERGY PARTNERS, L.P.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION

                 

   September 30,   December 31, 
   2016   2015 
ASSETS  (unaudited; in millions) 
Current assets:          
Cash and cash equivalents  $-   $18.0 
Restricted cash   6.7    20.6 
Receivables, trade and other, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $2.3 million          
and $2.5 million at September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively   4.7    13.3 
Due from General Partner and affiliates   3.8    47.0 
Accrued receivables   31.0    56.1 
Inventory   63.2    31.9 
Other current assets   64.9    118.5 
    174.3    305.4 
Property, plant and equipment, net   4,133.0    4,226.3 
Intangible assets, net   256.9    272.9 
Equity investment in joint ventures   359.6    372.3 
Other assets, net   57.9    95.2 
Total assets  $4,981.7   $5,272.1 
           
LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS’ CAPITAL          
Current liabilities:          
Due to General Partner and affiliates  $60.7   $45.7 
Accounts payable and other   55.8    92.6 
Accrued purchases   136.3    143.8 
Property and other taxes payable   25.4    18.4 
Interest payable   1.5    5.2 
    279.7    305.7 
Long-term debt   848.5    888.2 
Other long-term liabilities   27.6    45.9 
Total liabilities   1,155.8    1,239.8 
           
Commitments and contingencies          
Partners’ capital:          
Class A common units (22,610,056 authorized and issued at September 30, 2016 and          
December 31,2015)   459.9    522.2 
Subordinated units (22,610,056 authorized and issued at September 30, 2016 and          
December 31, 2015)   999.7    1,062.0 
General Partner units (922,859 authorized and issued at September 30, 2016 and          
December 31, 2015)   50.2    43.3 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss   (0.9)   (0.9)
Total Midcoast Energy Partners, L.P. partners’ capital   1,508.9    1,626.6 
Noncontrolling interest   2,317.0    2,405.7 
Total partners’ capital   3,825.9    4,032.3 
   $4,981.7   $5,272.1 

 

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NET INCOME PER LIMITED PARTNER AND GENERAL PARTNER INTEREST

 

We allocate our net income among our General Partner and limited partners using the two-class method. Under the two-class method, we allocate our net income, including any earnings in excess of distributions, to our limited partners, our General Partner and the holders of our IDRs in accordance with the terms of our partnership agreement. We allocate any distributions in excess of earnings for the period to our General Partner and our limited partners based on their respective proportionate ownership interests in us, after taking into account distributions to be paid with respect to the IDRs, as set forth in our partnership agreement.

 

Distribution Targets 

Portion of Quarterly

Distribution Per Unit

  Percentage Distributed to Limited Partners 

Percentage Distributed

to General Partner

Minimum Quarterly Distribution  Up to $0.3125  98%  2%
First Target Distribution  > $0.3125 to $0.359375  98%  2%
Second Target Distribution  > $0.359375 to $0.390625  85%  15%
Third Target Distribution  > $0.390625 to $0.468750  75%  25%
Over Third Target Distribution  In excess of $0.468750  50%  50%

 

We determined basic and diluted net loss per limited partner unit as follows:

                           

   For the three months   For the nine months 
   ended September 30,   ended September 30, 
   2016   2015   2016   2015 
   (in millions, except per unit amounts) 
Net income (loss)  $(31.1)  $1.1   $(124.4)  $(285.5)
Less: Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest   (10.4)   4.7    (46.7)   (125.4)
Net loss attributable to general and limited partner                    
interests in Midcoast Energy Partners, L.P.   (20.7)   (3.6)   (77.7)   (160.1)
Distributions:                    
Total distributed earnings to our General Partner   (0.3)   (0.3)   (0.9)   (0.9)
Total distributed earnings to our limited partners   (16.2)   (16.2)   (48.6)   (47.9)
Total distributed earnings   (16.5)   (16.5)   (49.5)   (48.8)
Overdistributed earnings  $(37.2)  $(20.1)  $(127.2)  $(208.9)
                     
Weighted-average limited partner units outstanding   45.2    45.2    45.2    45.2 
                     
Basic and diluted earnings per unit:                    
Distributed earnings per limited partner unit (1)  $0.36   $0.36   $1.08   $1.06 
Overdistributed earnings per limited partner unit (2)   (0.81)   (0.44)   (2.76)   (4.53)
Net loss per limited partner unit (basic and diluted)  $(0.45)  $(0.08)  $(1.68)  $(3.47)

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(1)Represents the total distributed earnings to limited partners divided by the weighted-average number of limited partner interests outstanding for the period.
(2)Represents the limited partners' share (98%) of distributions in excess of earnings divided by the weighted-average number of limited partner interests outstanding for the period and underdistributed earnings allocated to the limited partners based on the distribution waterfall that is outlined in our partnership agreement.

 

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SEGMENT INFORMATION

 

Our business is divided into operating segments, defined as components of the enterprise, about which financial information is available and evaluated regularly by our Chief Operating Decision Maker, collectively comprised of our senior management, in deciding how resources are allocated and performance is assessed.

 

Each of our reportable segments is a business unit that offers different services and products that are managed separately, since each business segment requires different operating strategies. We conduct our business through two distinct reporting segments:

 

Gathering, Processing and Transportation; and
   
Logistics and Marketing.

 

The following tables present certain financial information relating to our business segments and corporate activities:

 

   For the three months ended September 30, 2016 
   Gathering, Processing and Transportation   Logistics and Marketing   Corporate (1)   Total 
   (in millions) 
Total revenue  $302.3   $261.0   $-   $563.3 
Less: Intersegment revenue   75.1    2.2    -    77.3 
Operating revenue   227.2    258.8    -    486.0 
Cost of natural gas and natural gas liquids   154.1    249.9    -    404.0 
Segment gross margin   73.1    8.9    -    82.0 
Operating and maintenance   45.4    9.3    0.2    54.9 
General and administrative   15.6    1.4    1.2    18.2 
Depreciation and amortization   38.1    1.1    -    39.2 
    99.1    11.8    1.4    112.3 
Operating loss   (26.0)   (2.9)   (1.4)   (30.3)
Interest expense, net   -    -    (8.5)   (8.5)
Other income   8.3(2)   -    0.1    8.4 
Loss before income tax expense   (17.7)   (2.9)   (9.8)   (30.4)
Income tax expense   -    -    (0.7)   (0.7)
Net loss  $(17.7)  $(2.9)  $(10.5)  $(31.1)
Less: Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest   -    -    (10.4)   (10.4)
Net loss attributable to general and limited partner                    
ownership interests in Midcoast Energy Partners, L.P.  $(17.7)  $(2.9)  $(0.1)  $(20.7)

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(1)Corporate consists of interest expense, noncontrolling interest and other costs such as income taxes, which are not allocated to the business segments.
(2)Other income for our Gathering, Processing and Transportation segment includes our equity investment in the Texas Express NGL system.

 

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   For the three months ended September 30, 2015 
   Gathering, Processing and Transportation   Logistics and Marketing   Corporate (1)   Total 
   (in millions) 
Total revenue  $357.7   $520.8   $-   $878.5 
Less: Intersegment revenue   214.3    3.2    -    217.5 
Operating revenue   143.4    517.6    -    661.0 
Cost of natural gas and natural gas liquids   16.7    506.0    -    522.7 
Segment gross margin   126.7    11.6    -    138.3 
Operating and maintenance   55.7    18.2    0.1    74.0 
General and administrative   17.2    3.0    1.0    21.2 
Depreciation and amortization   37.1    2.1    -    39.2 
    110.0    23.3    1.1    134.4 
Operating income (loss)   16.7    (11.7)   (1.1)   3.9 
Interest expense, net   -    -    (7.6)   (7.6)
Other income (loss)   8.9(2)   -    (0.4)   8.5 
Income (loss) before income tax expense   25.6    (11.7)   (9.1)   4.8 
Income tax expense   -    -    (3.7)   (3.7)
Net income (loss)  $25.6   $(11.7)  $(12.8)  $1.1 
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest   -    -    4.7    4.7 
Net income (loss) attributable to general and limited partner                    
ownership interests in Midcoast Energy Partners, L.P.  $25.6   $(11.7)  $(17.5)  $(3.6)

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(1)Corporate consists of interest expense, noncontrolling interest and other costs such as income taxes, which are not allocated to the business segments.
(2)Other income for our Gathering, Processing and Transportation segment includes our equity investment in the Texas Express NGL system.

   

   As of and for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 
                 
   Gathering, Processing and Transportation   Logistics and Marketing   Corporate (1)   Total 
   (in millions) 
Total revenue  $814.5   $761.6   $-   $1,576.1 
Less: Intersegment revenue   214.6    16.0    -    230.6 
Operating revenue   599.9    745.6    -    1,345.5 
Cost of natural gas and natural gas liquids   393.8    717.3    -    1,111.1 
Segment gross margin   206.1    28.3    -    234.4 
Operating and maintenance   144.6    29.1    0.3    174.0 
General and administrative   43.4    4.2    3.1    50.7 
Asset impairment   -    10.6    -    10.6 
Depreciation and amortization   114.0    4.7    -    118.7 
    302.0    48.6    3.4    354.0 
Operating loss   (95.9)   (20.3)   (3.4)   (119.6)
Interest expense, net   -    -    (25.0)   (25.0)
Other income   22.0(2)   -    0.3    22.3 
Loss before income tax expense   (73.9)   (20.3)   (28.1)   (122.3)
Income tax expense   -    -    (2.1)   (2.1)
Net loss   (73.9)   (20.3)   (30.2)   (124.4)
Less: Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest   -    -    (46.7)   (46.7)
Net income (loss) attributable to general and limited partner                    
ownership interests in Midcoast Energy Partners, L.P.  $(73.9)  $(20.3)  $16.5   $(77.7)
Total assets  $4,754.9(3)  $178.8   $48.0   $4,981.7 
Capital expenditures (excluding acquisitions)  $37.5   $2.6   $1.1   $41.2 

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(1)Corporate consists of interest expense, noncontrolling interest and other costs such as income taxes, which are not allocated to the business segments.
(2)Other income for our Gathering, Processing and Transportation segment includes our equity investment in the Texas Express NGL system.
(3)Total assets for our Gathering, Processing and Transportation segment includes $359.6 million for our equity investment in the Texas Express NGL system.

 

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   As of and for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 
   Gathering, Processing and Transportation   Logistics and Marketing   Corporate (1)   Total 
   (in millions) 
Total revenue  $1,144.5   $1,975.3   $-   $3,119.8 
Less: Intersegment revenue   776.9    28.3    -    805.2 
Operating revenue   367.6    1,947.0    -    2,314.6 
Cost of natural gas and natural gas liquids   58.5    1,913.9    -    1,972.4 
Segment gross margin   309.1    33.1    -    342.2 
Operating and maintenance   161.5    45.1    0.3    206.9 
General and administrative   48.5    9.0    3.6    61.1 
Goodwill impairment   206.1    20.4    -    226.5 
Asset impairment   -    12.3    -    12.3 
Depreciation and amortization   112.0    6.3    -    118.3 
    528.1    93.1    3.9    625.1 
Operating loss   (219.0)   (60.0)   (3.9)   (282.9)
Interest expense, net   -    -    (21.5)   (21.5)
Other income (loss)   20.5(2)   -    (0.2)   20.3 
Loss before income tax benefit   (198.5)   (60.0)   (25.6)   (284.1)
Income tax expense   -    -    (1.4)   (1.4)
Net loss   (198.5)   (60.0)   (27.0)   (285.5)
Less: Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest   -    -    (125.4)   (125.4)
Net income (loss) attributable to general and limited partner                    
ownership interests in Midcoast Energy Partners, L.P.  $(198.5)  $(60.0)  $98.4   $(160.1)
Total assets  $4,983.0(3)  $210.2   $97.8   $5,291.0 
Capital expenditures (excluding acquisitions)  $132.8   $11.0   $3.6   $147.4 

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(1)Corporate consists of interest expense, noncontrolling interest and other costs such as income taxes, which are not allocated to the business segments.
(2)Other income for our Gathering, Processing and Transportation segment includes our equity investment in the Texas Express NGL system.
(3)Total assets for our Gathering, Processing and Transportation segment includes $373.7 million for our equity investment in the Texas Express NGL system.

 

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